Flash Flood Alley: Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley
The region of Texas is called Flash Flood Alley because of the area's steep terrain, shallow soil, and unusually high rainfall rates. Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley.
The region of Texas is called Flash Flood Alley because of the area's steep terrain, shallow soil, and unusually high rainfall rates. Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley.
What makes thunderstorms so dangerous in Central Texas?
Spring can bring together all the ingredients for a perfect storm, creating lightning and hailstones. But how do these storms turn into such dangerous events?
Spring can bring together all the ingredients for a perfect storm, creating lightning and hailstones. But how do these storms turn into such dangerous events?
Are tornadoes going to be more common in Central Texas?
Carissa Lehmkuhl spoke with meteorologist Carlo Falco to learn more about tornadoes, including a breakdown of the why's, how's, and what to expect from tornadoes going forward.
Carissa Lehmkuhl spoke with meteorologist Carlo Falco to learn more about tornadoes, including a breakdown of the why's, how's, and what to expect from tornadoes going forward.
Texas woman donates kidney to mom ahead of Mother's Day
A mother-daughter duo in Austin has a special reason to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Dehna Richards recently gave her mom the ultimate gift, a chance at a healthy life, by donating one of her kidneys.
A mother-daughter duo in Austin has a special reason to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Dehna Richards recently gave her mom the ultimate gift, a chance at a healthy life, by donating one of her kidneys.
Save money, energy in hot Texas weather with these tips from Austin Energy
As temperatures continue to climb in the Central Texas area, Austin Energy is offering some tips and tricks to save money and energy this summer.
As temperatures continue to climb in the Central Texas area, Austin Energy is offering some tips and tricks to save money and energy this summer.
2 arrested following deadly shooting of teen at North Austin apartment complex
APD located and arrested John Willie Davis III, 18, and Dmaurri Mehki Hubbard, 20, in the 1700 block of Rockbridge Terrace. Both men are charged with first-degree murder.
APD located and arrested John Willie Davis III, 18, and Dmaurri Mehki Hubbard, 20, in the 1700 block of Rockbridge Terrace. Both men are charged with first-degree murder.
This Week in Texas Politics: Leaked draft opinion regarding abortion from SCOTUS
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts considered whether abortion will stay on the front campaign burner and how the week also ended with new fight over immigration.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts considered whether abortion will stay on the front campaign burner and how the week also ended with new fight over immigration.
Mother's Day brunch recipes that are quick and easy to make
If you're still deciding what to make mom this Mother's Day, FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has a couple of ideas for you.
If you're still deciding what to make mom this Mother's Day, FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has a couple of ideas for you.
Ken Paxton says he’s being sued by the state bar for misconduct over his lawsuit challenging the 2020 election
A few hours after saying he was being sued by the bar, Paxton’s office announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation for “facilitating mass influx of illegal aliens.”
A few hours after saying he was being sued by the bar, Paxton’s office announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation for “facilitating mass influx of illegal aliens.”
Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.
Airbnb expands anti-party restrictions to include Memorial Day weekend
Airbnb is reinstating its anti-party measures for the July 4th weekend and will be expanding them to include Memorial Day weekend for the first time.
Airbnb is reinstating its anti-party measures for the July 4th weekend and will be expanding them to include Memorial Day weekend for the first time.
Happy Forced Mother's Day: Texas ad agency addresses Roe V. Wade controversy
The Forced Mother's Day campaign cards can be shared with federal and state elected officials either physically or virtually to urge them to protect abortion rights.
The Forced Mother's Day campaign cards can be shared with federal and state elected officials either physically or virtually to urge them to protect abortion rights.
Black business owner asks for better healthcare, resources on Mother's Day
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Keep Austin Weird Twist 'N Snap Crawfish Boil to be held at Fiesta Gardens
It's crawfish season and an inaugural event at Fiesta Gardens on May 14 will feature more than 10,000 pounds of crawfish for guests to enjoy.
It's crawfish season and an inaugural event at Fiesta Gardens on May 14 will feature more than 10,000 pounds of crawfish for guests to enjoy.
Summer temperatures expected as humidity makes it feel like triple digits
Goodbye rain and hello heat! Here comes Summer and it's only early May.
Goodbye rain and hello heat! Here comes Summer and it's only early May.
Austin Historic Landmark Commission votes to protect downtown LBGTQ+ bars
The commission voted unanimously to protect LGBTQ+ bars Coconut Club, Oilcan Harry’s, and Neon Grotto as the development of a 40-story high-rise building would have taken their place.
The commission voted unanimously to protect LGBTQ+ bars Coconut Club, Oilcan Harry’s, and Neon Grotto as the development of a 40-story high-rise building would have taken their place.
Violence on East 6th Street spurs idea for new, mixed-use design proposal
Violence in the East Sixth historic district of Austin is causing concern, and the realty company that owns majority of the area wants to change that by implementing a new, mixed-use design.
Violence in the East Sixth historic district of Austin is causing concern, and the realty company that owns majority of the area wants to change that by implementing a new, mixed-use design.
Drink coffee, pet puppies at Jo's Puppy Party benefiting Austin Humane Society
Every first Friday of the month is a Puppy Party at Jo's Coffee at Red River! Adoptable puppies will be available to visit, and 20% of beverage sales go towards the Austin Humane Society.
Every first Friday of the month is a Puppy Party at Jo's Coffee at Red River! Adoptable puppies will be available to visit, and 20% of beverage sales go towards the Austin Humane Society.
City of Austin to become first in Texas to try guaranteed income pilot program
Item 21 on the council agenda called for a pilot guaranteed income program. It passed unanimously on the dais with council members Pool and Kelly absent.
Item 21 on the council agenda called for a pilot guaranteed income program. It passed unanimously on the dais with council members Pool and Kelly absent.
UT Austin students mourn iconic campus cat 'King Domino' at memorial
A memorial was held outside the FAC building at UT Austin Wednesday evening for beloved campus cat Domino. Dozens of students showed up to pay their respects to the UT icon.
A memorial was held outside the FAC building at UT Austin Wednesday evening for beloved campus cat Domino. Dozens of students showed up to pay their respects to the UT icon.